God's promise here comes not because humanity has become good — He acknowledges that human hearts tend toward evil from youth. But He promises to respond with patience and covenant faithfulness rather than global destruction. Grace overcomes judgment.
Memory phrase: God's mercy is greater than our failure.
Talk about it: God made this promise even knowing that people would still make mistakes. What does that tell you about God?
Prayer: God, thank You that Your mercy is bigger than my failures.